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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
STORIES OF GRANT AND LEE.
A Famous Relic-Gen. Lees Supply
Train.A Piece of Marble.

Train.A Piece of Marble.
One of the most famous relics of the re-
bellion was, until recently, in the possession
of Mrs. Ord, but it is now owned by Mr.. Gun
ther, wealthy confectioner Of Chicago. This
article was the identical table upon which
Gems. Grant and Lee signed that famous
paper surrendering Lees entire army, and
virtually ending the great civil war. 1t is a
very ordinary piece OF cabinet work, being
made of the cheapest materials, but having a
marble top. There can be no doubt but that
this is the table used on that memorable oc-
casion, as Mrs. Ord had in her possession a
letter from Gen. U. S. Grant to that effect.
Until recently Mrs. Ord refused all offers for
its purchase, but finally sold it to Mr.. Gun
ther for 81 900, one-thrd of the price originally
asked.
"You cannot imagine how l regretted to
part with the table," said Mrs. Ord, with con-
siderable feeling. "Mrs. Grant wanted it, so
did Col. Fred Grant and many others, but
they would not pay the sum | asked. Gen.
Ord thought a great deal of the relic, and
was always pleased to talk about it. He was
present when the surrender was signed at
Appomattox Court House, and knowing that
its future value would be great, set it aside.
At the time of the surrender the distinguished
party did not proceed to business until fully
half an hour after they had met. They
smoked their cigars and chatted about their
families and other purely private matters.
Finally the conversation turned to the war
and the causes of Lees surrender.
During this conversation Lee remarked to
Grant that he was unable to account for the
disappearance of his supply train. Had he
bo, 1oe L coiI hot ba ha
in the situation he then was Sheridan, who
stood at the back of the noted Confederate
generals chair, was perfectly aware of what
had become Of the supply train, for he cap
tured it. Turning to Gen. Ord, he gave
mischievous wink, that, could Lee have seen
it, would have solved the conundrum as to
the fate of his supplies.
an one corner of the marble top Of the
table is a nick about an inch long and proba-
bly, quarter of an inch deep. This was
caused by the hilt of Gen. Lees sword strlk-
ing the table when he rose after signing the
paper. The marble chip fell off on the floor,
but Gen. Sheridan picked it up and put it in
his pocket. / do not know what became OF
itn
Continuing, the lady said that the table Mrs
Gen. Custer has, and which she claims was
the one upon which Lees surrender was signed,
was not the table it purported to be, although
it is one of great historic value. 1t is the one
upon which Gen. Gibbon wrote the order that
was afterward signed by Grant, announcing
Lees surrender. Gen. Custer was present at
the time, and, after the other parties had left
the room, seized the table and handed it out
of the window, telling one of his men to tske
care of it for him-San Diego Union.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
A Precious Pine.

Mr.. Ogden Goelet is the owner of re-
markable pipe made Of ivory. 1t is beauti-
fully carved, and once belonged to one of the
old German knights. 1t is probably worth
$1,000. Mr.. Goelet preserves it in glass
case, but occasionally takes Whit from its
capacious bowl after dinner. His favorite
pipe, however, is meerschaum ON which is
designed devil pierced by an amber pitch
fork. This pipe is of original design and
was carved by an eminent sculptor. 1t Is
worth at least SS00.-New York Evening Sun.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
Written for the Herald. ]
THE OUTCAST.

On squalid pallet lying,
Senseless as they laid him down,
Broken, bleeding, drunk and dying
Was the outcast of the town.
On his features, flush and bloated,
Dissipation left no sign
or the grace that had been noted
For its beauty half divine.
As they stood about him gazing,
Half reluctant to be near,
Came a gleam of sunshine chasing
Der his features, worn and scar
Something of the old-time splendor
Lent tender, transient gleam,
As he whispered, kiss me, darling,
will waken if l dream"
They bethought them with emotion
OF the beauty of the town.
Who had been his hearts devotion
In the days of his renown,
Ere that fiery, tiendish fever
Fixed him with its fervid eye,
Wooing from each high endeavor
As the years went darkly by.
Nevermore for him to waken
To the glory of the dawn,
Wretched, homeless, and forsaken,
He was dying-she was gone.
On a squalid pallet lying,
Senseless as they laid him down,
Broken, bleeding, drunk and dying,
Was the outcast of the town.
L. A. OSBORNE.
'osToN, Montana.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
1t Cured Her.

'Good night" said the youth. and movement
he made
As il he would kiss the dear girl;
But her head she drew back
And it hit the hat rack
With loud sounding thwack
That made her head painfully whirl.
"My own" he exclaimed, as he threw his strong
arms
Round the form of the frightened young miss,
For your own darling sake
Don't repeat that mistake,
But solemn vow make
That you'll nevAr again dodge kiss
land there is every reason to think that she
made the required vow, for no further acci-
dents of this kind have been reported.-Chi-
cago Tribune1
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
Brown Stone and Black Walnut.

The black walnut era still maintains its
ugly origin in the scores of houses that are
going up all over the city. Usually it is white
wood stained in imitation of black walnut.
1t makes one groan in spirit and long for the
artistic millennium to inspect the interiors OF
most of the houses. 1t may be that the fault
is not with the builders, end that they furnish
what their customers demand. How long
will it be before people will learn that brown
stone and black walnut are no longer badges
of respectability, that brick, terra Gotta and
ash. or oak or cherry, even in initiative
shapes, are more beautiful more durable,
and give evidence of better taste!-Brooklyn
Eagle Rambler"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
ANTICIPATION.

A rustic beauty she, city dandy he.
All me.
For very plainly see that there is going to be
tragedy.
But you are off your base for that is not the case
At all.
He passed her coldly by, and she without a sigh,
Lived Oh till fall
And then her lover came, Elisha was his name
Oh, no!
You see how it will end? Well, then, my sapen,
friend,
You let us know.
-Somerville Journal
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
A Railroad Problem,

The following, called railroad problem,
is going the rounds: A freight train one mile i'll
length stopped with the caboose just opposite
the depot. The conductor got orders to move
his train to the next station, which was just
five miles distant He gave the engineer the
order to move, which the latter did while
the conductor walked over ahead on top OF
the cars and got there just as the engine
arrived at the next station, where he got OIL.
The question is, how far did he walk; or, as
he was walking during the entire live miles,
did he ride at alla-Chicago News.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
Too Much Interest in Medical Exhibits

The other morning a newspaper reporter
was instructed to get list of the various ex-
hibits of the Medical congress. Full Of the
fire of youth and careless of the difficulties he
was to encounter, he sharpened his pencil and
sailed out. The first exhibit he encountered
was tremendous crowd of people around a
little defenseless urn containing cocoa which
was being passed around in liliputian cups.
"Are you a doctor!' asked the gentleman
in charge.
The reporter admitted that he wasn't, but
he had an uncle who was This entitled the
reporter to a cup Of cocoa, which he took in
one small sized convulsive swallow with great
gusto.
Passing a man with the prettiest, most
tastily dc GRATED stomach pump it had ever
been his privilege to gaze upon, the reporter
reached the pepsin stand. where he took
enough pepsin TO enable him to digest the
cocoa. A small sample of cod liver oil was
presented and taken as a preventive for con-
sumption. Everybody was cordial and free
hearted, and the reporters gastric apparatus
was treated to some remedy for heart trouble
for change. Up to the time he stopped
keeping count he charged his alimentary canal
with q box of baby food, seven different kinds
Of tonic any one of which was warranted to
make your hair curl; two glasses of orange
wine and a dose of Bromo Caffeine. He also
took a look through microscope and q
couple Of electric shocks
1t was o'clock in the afternoon when
man, who called himself representative
zhunalist' was found groping wildly about
the hall
Anything we can show youp asked one of
the atfabe exhibitors
"Hesshir; show me zher man ash got the
stomich pump. p.n-Washington Critic.
Old Chocolates Target Practice.
Hits fool fish dat bites twice at de same
piece ob bait, an fool fishaman dat specs
him toe.
An ole dog dat changes ownahs changes
temper
Io' can't grim yo' AK less sumun tu'ns de
stone.
sailor wild wife skin needs lettah oh
recommen'
Dars little mo- hope fo' split chile dan
uar Is 70 bad oystah.
II yo' want toe git de market value .ob
soOu health, ask de man dat's ILL.,
many man ull try toe convince yo' VIC
-eDoai I'd be convinced hisse'f
De mad man am nebbah disturbed by de
Na,lstawm dat spiles his mastah's crops.
q lucky man am allus twitted OBJ his faw-
N-ulei an unlucky man allus twits hisse'f
-, De uoctah may NV tole yo' toe fas', but eff
~ ~. Is at a nabah's table yo' er boun toe
S'un'-J. A. Waldron in Judge.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
A Word Picture.

"My dear, can you change ten for me?'
asked the wife of a penurious husband when
company was present.
eyes," he answered, with wild, dazed
look, not understanding how his wife was
possessed of so much money. "Will you have
it in smr II bills!'
81 meant ten cent piece, )" she said meekly
Tableau-Detroit Free Press.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
Highly Connected.

Brown-I hear that your sister is going to
marry Mr.. Jinks, of New York.
Robinson-Yes, that's so.
she belongs to good family, suppose" !"
"Well, should say SO. His brother is in
the very next cell to Ferd Ward. Texas
Siftings
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10
Philosophy from the Box.

Count Erjumper-Say, old man, want a
cab tonight Got to take rich girl to the
theatre, and want to do the right thing oy
her. How does dollar strike you!
Cabman ION whom flies never nghV,,
What's the matter with showing up y, ana
doing the right thing by both OF us!-New
York Star.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-11-10

In mono, Cal, marble is found that IS semi
transparent and looks like white glass
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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
j. A. IRVING. HY.J. MEYER
new ULM TUBULAR WELL Co,

The undersigned are now prepared to
put down any size of Tubular Wells.
Parties wishing wells Or pumps may
please call on us.
IRVING & MEYER.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
PROBATE NOTICE,

State of Minnesota, County of Brown Sss. In
Probate Court. Special Term, July 2nd 1887.
In the matter of the estate of Johann Griebel
deceased.
Whereas, An instrument in writing, purporting
to be the last will and testament of Johann Grie.
bel deceased, late Of said County, has been de-
livered to this Court;
And whereas, Marie Griebel has filed there
with her petition. representing among other things
that said John Griebel died in said County on
the esth day Of June 1887, testate, and that said
petitioner is the sole execurix named in said last
last win and testament and praying that the said
letters testamentary be to her issued thereon;
It is ordered, That the proofs Of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before this
Court, at the Probate ONCE in said County, on
O'Clock in the forenoon, when all concerned may
appear and contest the probate of said instrument;
Aud it is further ordered, That public notice Of
the time and place OF raid hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of those orders
of hearing, in the New Ulm Review newspaper
printed aud published at the City of New Ulm in
said County.
By the Court.
ERNST BRANDT.
(L.S,l Judge of Probate.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
A Gift for All.

In order to give all a chance to test
it. and thus be convinced of its wonder
full curative powers, DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds, will be. for a limited tine
given away. This offer is not only Ii
beral, but shows unbounded faith in the
merits Of this great remedy. All who
suffer from Coughs, Colds, Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton Of Throat, Chest, or Lungs, arc
especially requested to call ut G. q.
Roos' Drug Store. and geta Trial Bot
tic Free, Large Bottles s.. n
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
Ben 4qCs Her .YattH.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remark
able story, the truth OF which is vouch-
ed for by the resident of the town:
II am 70 years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress
myself without help. Now I am
free from FALL pain and soreness and
am able TODD all my own homework.
I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth, and removed
completely'all disease and pain.
Try a bottle, only SOC. at G. L. Roos'
Drug Store. 4
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
Give Them A Chance.

That is to say, your lungs. Also all
your breathing machinery. Very won
derful machinery 1t is. Not only the
larger air-passages, but the thousands
of little tubes and cavities leading from
them.
When these are clogged and choked
with matter which ought not to be
there, your lungs cannot half do their
work. And what they do, they cannot
do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneumo-
MIA, catarrh, consumption or any of the
family of throat and nose and head and
lung distractions, all are bad. All
ought to be got rid of. There is just
one sure way to. get rid Of them. That
is to take Boschee's German Syrup,
which any druggist will sell you at Is
cents bottle. Even if e1ything else
has failed you, you may depend upon
this for certain.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
SLEEPY EYE CORRESPONDENCE.

Joseph Letorneau, dispatcher at
the Sleepy Eye Office, wentsup to Tracy
Sunday TO secure house for his family.
The dispatcher expects to move from
here about September 81.
Some of our Danish friends had a pic
mic at Ft. Ridgely Sunday.
Messrs. B. Rounds, Williams and
Mount, operators here, went to Tracy
Thursday to look at their future home.
Messrs. Dayton & Maroon have
moved their office and sales room into
Griffith & Smiths building north of E.
Majeski's furniture store, where they
keep full supply Of organs, pianos and
sewing machines,
3. Rev. McNeill and wife arrived here
Wednesday. Friday reception was
rendered them at the Congregational
church.
Died, July 18th, Miss Louise Sper-
ding aged, twenty-five years. The young
lady had been working in the field and
being very dry, drank some cold water.
She was taken with cramps and died
shortly after Funeral services were
held ut the NJ b. church Sunday at 2:30
p. M. Rev. Fritzie conducted the SER
vices
Mr.. Albert Blanchard was prone
nading our streets one day last week,
looking the same as usual. Cali again,
old boy
Farmers are seen cutting their
grain and in a weeks time there will
be TO graiu standing. Stacks will be
going up and threshing machines will
be heard and next the farmer will bring
in his wheat and receive therefore its
value in cash.
John Fibeger paved for the cigars
His wife presented him a little daugh-
ter.
One Of our chaps near Lake Hans
ka got into row last Wednesday with
a stranger. The Hanska chap left with
a black eye.
Died, the infant son of Nicholas
Schones, July 18th, aged three months.
The bereaved family have our sympa-
thy. Funeral occurred at Catholic
church, Tuesday, July 10th.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
Minnesota Editors.

The State Editorial Association met
at Anoka Wednesday. There was an
unusually large attendance, fully hum
dred and fifty editors, many accompan-
led by their wives, being present. The
association was called to order at 10 a.
m, and after hearing discussions and
papers upon various topics, che officers
for the ensuing year we're elected asfol-
lows:
President, Joel P. Heatwole, of the
Mortified News; vice. presidents, l.. E.
Fisher, St. Paul; G. L.Davis, Red Wing
Argus; Col. Lounsberry, Duluth; cor
responding secretary, Maj. 7. M. New.
son, recording secretary, G. S. Peace,
of the Anoka Union; treasurer, David
Ramalay, St. Paul; executive commit
tee, H. P. Hall, St. Paul, Frank A. Day
Paramount Sentinel; D. Sinclair, WI
mona Republican; G. w. Benedict and
r Carpenter, Pennington Tribune.
Delegates at the national editorial con-
vention at Denver: B. B. Herbert, Red
Wing; Capt. Castle, ST. Paul; T. M. New
son St. Paul; Alvah Eastman, Anoka
Herald; VIM. Kinds, Shakopee Argus:
G. W. Benedict, Sank Rapids Sentinel;
H. G. Day, Albert Lea Standard; Capt.
Moffat, St. Paul Globe; A. N. Dare, Elk
River Star; H. 0. Bassford, Austin Reg
lister; j. P. Heatwole Mortified News;
w. H. Mitchell, Minnesota Mirror; D.
P. R. Strong, Atwater Press and j. G.
Wise, Mankato Review.
At2 p. m. the banquet was served in
the city hall. 1t was an elegant cola.
ton OF fine courses served by 80 of An.
oka's beautiful young ladies. There
were II toasts.
At the conclusion of the banquet the
visitors were driven about the city ir
carriages. At seven O'clock a lunch
was served and at 8 o'clock the editors
took a special on the Manitoba for Du
luth, via Minneapolis. It is the uni.
versal verdict that Anoka covered her
self with glory in the hospitable way
ia which she entertained her guests.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

. State Of Minnesota, County Of Brown Yin Fro.
bate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Matthias Olsen
Deceased. ss
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims and demands against the estate of Matthias
Keatner late Of the County Of Brown deceased,
that the Jpdge Of the Probate Court Of said county
mands against said estate ~ his ONCE in the City
ofNew Ulm in said county on the first Monday
of each month for six successive months, COM
mencing with the 6rst Monday in August 1857 !,
and that SIX months from the 18th day Of June
1857, have been limited and allowed by said
Probate Court for creditors to present sheir
claims.
Oscar Erickson,
Administrator Of the estate Of Matthias Olson
DeCehsell. 2 Us
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20

The colored people of Winona and
La Crosse will celebrate at Winona the
anniversary of the establishment of a
free COLONY in Liberia, on the 1st of Au-
gust.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-07-20

Slight shocks of earthquake were
felt in Sicily and along the Italian
coast. Mt. Etna is in q state of erup-
ton. No damage is reported.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16
THE ALLIANCE EXCHANGE.
a Committee to Visit Dallas To day.

a Committee to Visit Dallas To day.
Special TO the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Aug. l5.-It was stated
in commercial circles here to-day that
Dallas has secured the headquarters, 6ag.-
change and cotton mills of the Farmels'
State Alliance. But from all your cor
respondent could learn from the most
reliable sources, Fort Worth is in the
lead SIS the location for these grand es-
adjustments. It seems that at the Ali
ance convention st Waco, Fort Worth
offered to meet all the require
ments of the Alliance management
and gave the most satisfactory evidence
that the subsidy money Is in waiting,
subject to demand II is understood
that committee will visit Dallas to-
morrow to consult her business men.
Meanwhile, knowing ones in the Alliance
are very reticent, and either do not know
what are the conclusions Of the executive
committee who have the matter in charge,
or Will not give it up.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16
England,
A GLADsrONIAN VICTORY.


LONDON, Aug. l5.-The election in the
Northwich Division of Cheshire Saturday
to fill the vacancy caused by the death Of
Mr.. Verdin, Liberal Unionist, resulted
in another victory for the GlGdstonians
The;vote stood Mr.. j. T. Drummer 1922,
and Henry sGrovenor, Liberal Unionist,
1898. Lord Henry Grovenor is son Of
the Duke Of Westminster In the last
election when the Liberal Unionist can
didate was successful the vote was as iol-
lows: Verdin, Liberal UniOntst, I4lG;
j. I. Brunner, Home Ruler, $685..
GLADsTONIAN VICIOkY,
LONDON, Aug - MIR. j. I. Brunner,
the newly elected member of Parliament
for Northwich division of Cheshire, made
an address to day to the electors OF mis-
district. In the course Of his remarks he
said: "You have wen victory for Mr.
Gladstone and Ireland. The issue be-
tween classes and the masses has been
made absolutely clear for the first time
The significance Of this message OF peace
to Ireland it is impossible to oyerrate y
CONSERVATIVES DEFEATED.
LONDON, Aug. Is The result of the
Northwich election is crushing blow to
the Conservatives. They were confident
they would retain the seat. In theiI
clubs the news was read with consterna.
| ton. The Home Rule Club were cores
pondingly elated. a week ago the Con
sentative Standard ssid that the ISSUE
would be & trial of strength urde
pecu isrly significant circumstances, enc
pointed out that though Mr.. Drummer wa
local employer, his opponent was
member of au old Cheshire family tina
had been settled in tn country for cen
turtles and had special claims for supper
Of every Unionist.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16
Charged With Numbering His son.

Special TO the Gazette.
PEARsALL, TEX Aug. l5-Mr. Barton,
whose son was found recently hanging by
arrested as result of the investigation
into the cause of the boys death. He is,
with reasonable cause, suspected of MS
sons murder. Two of his children have
been killed through csrelessness on his
part so gross as to make him morally
guilty of their murder, though not legally
SO. He IS now under indictment fol
brutality to his grown daughter, whom
he has subjected to the most uunstura
treatment.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16

and there the voices of the veterans will
De heard AGAIN in persuasive elcqueLce,
pleasing "reminiscences, brotherIy kind
ness. The following gentlemen are
scheduled for speeches Governor
ROSS. General Msxey, Senator C,ke,
Ex Governor Crockett of Arkansas. Hon.
+ Kidd of Louisiana, Judge Bea'l, Judge
Cook,. G.. B Kllgore, Dr.. Cioptou OF
Tyler, General Young OF san Antonio,
Major Richard Wyune Of Fort Worth, .ud
Setn Shepard Of Dsilgs, who VIII del.cer
the address of welcome.
East Dallas was blessed with fine rain
this afternoon, while copious showers
seem to be falling all around. The rain
come too late to fulfill the glowing prom
Use which the cotton crop gave early il
the season, bu: it IS still in time to 10
much good.